Senate votes within hours to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment trial
Senate Democrats voted swiftly Wednesday to dismiss House Republicans’ impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Senate Democrats voted swiftly Wednesday to dismiss House Republicans’ impeachment trial against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
DeSantis signs bill requiring communism education courses in Florida public schools
Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Wednesday strengthening the education standards for teaching about communism in Florida public schools.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Wednesday strengthening the education standards for teaching about communism in Florida public schools.
Bob Graham, former Florida governor, senator, dies at 87
Bob Graham, a former senator and former Florida governor, has died. He was 87 years old.
Bob Graham, a former senator and former Florida governor, has died. He was 87 years old.
Supreme Court appears split over obstruction law used to charge Trump, Jan. 6 rioters
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact the prosecutions of hundreds of Jan. 6 participants, as well as former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal case.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could impact the prosecutions of hundreds of Jan. 6 participants, as well as former President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 criminal case.
Mayorkas impeachment case sent to Senate
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
After a lengthy delay, House Republicans have sent their impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate for trial consideration.
Rudy Giuliani Georgia defamation appeal denied: Judge upholds multi-million-dollar ruling
Rudy Giuliani's motion to appeal a judgment that awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers for defamation has been denied.
Rudy Giuliani's motion to appeal a judgment that awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers for defamation has been denied.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talks border security, bussing of immigrants to other cities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sat down to discuss the latest in border security as well as busing immigrants to other cities.
Texas’ diversity, equity and inclusion ban has led to more than 100 job cuts at state universities
Universities throughout Texas rushed to make changes after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law last year.
Universities throughout Texas rushed to make changes after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 17 into law last year.
Don't Mess With Our Kids protests held at state Capitol
Nearly 1,500 people gathered at the Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide protests aimed at protecting children from teachings outside the Bible.
Nearly 1,500 people gathered at the Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide protests aimed at protecting children from teachings outside the Bible.
Judge rejects Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss federal gun case
A federal judge in Delaware has refused to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden.
A federal judge in Delaware has refused to throw out a federal gun case against Hunter Biden.
Amid threat of ouster, Trump offers support for embattled Speaker Mike Johnson
The joint appearance comes amid growing pressure from hard-right lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have voiced intentions of initiating a sudden vote to oust Johnson from his position as speaker.
The joint appearance comes amid growing pressure from hard-right lawmakers such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who have voiced intentions of initiating a sudden vote to oust Johnson from his position as speaker.
What is FISA? House passes reauthorization of US surveillance program
The bill was approved by the House 273-147. The bill now heads to the Senate.
The bill was approved by the House 273-147. The bill now heads to the Senate.
FBI director warns of 'elevated' public, national safety; pushes for increased funding
FBI Director Christopher Wray told the House Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday that there is an increasing concern of a potential coordinated attack in the U.S., similar to the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) attack last month at a concert hall in Russia.
FBI Director Christopher Wray told the House Appropriations subcommittee on Thursday that there is an increasing concern of a potential coordinated attack in the U.S., similar to the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) attack last month at a concert hall in Russia.
Gun show loophole: White House issues new rule to expand background checks
The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.
The rule closes a loophole allowing guns to be sold each year by unlicensed dealers who don’t perform background checks on potential buyers legally banned from having a gun.
Texas lawmakers, DEI advocates speak out against UT's decision to terminate division
Some state and city leaders are fighting against the University of Texas's decision to terminate at least 66 employees. They want the university to reconsider its terminations.
Some state and city leaders are fighting against the University of Texas's decision to terminate at least 66 employees. They want the university to reconsider its terminations.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson running for re-election
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has announced he is running for re-election this November.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has announced he is running for re-election this November.
TV networks urge Biden, Trump to commit to 2024 election debates
The five television networks have joined forces to draft a letter to encourage President Joe Biden and Donald Trump to participate in the debates ahead of the November presidential election.
The five television networks have joined forces to draft a letter to encourage President Joe Biden and Donald Trump to participate in the debates ahead of the November presidential election.
Arizona abortion law: What to know as near-total ban from 1864 is restored by state supreme court
A new ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court means that abortion will soon be mostly banned in Arizona as a result of a 19th century law. Here's what to know about the ruling, and what could happen in the future that can change the situation once again.
A new ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court means that abortion will soon be mostly banned in Arizona as a result of a 19th century law. Here's what to know about the ruling, and what could happen in the future that can change the situation once again.
Abortions in Arizona: State can enforce 1864 law, supreme court rules
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake.
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake.